Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111946901 - Grimmway Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Grimmway Farms
830 East Sycamore
Arvine, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 268, Di Giorgio, CA 93217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361387319 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $635 |
| Current Penalty | $635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $635 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 3270 B | 06/30/1992 | 07/17/1992 | $635 | $635 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 A | 06/30/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:50 a.m. on April 10, 1992, Employee #1, of Grimmway Farms, was attempting to reposition the diverting shear located on a conveyor belt for carrot processing. His right thumb became caught between the shear and its mounting bracket. Employee #1 sustained the amputation of his right thumb, for which he was hospitalized. Employee #1 did not de-energize the power source to the conveyor belt before attempting to perform this task.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, SHEAR, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, THUMB, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BRACING, CONVEYOR BELT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111946901 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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